Egyptian Art

Egyptian Art may refer to:

  • The Art of ancient Egypt, c. 5000 BCE - c. 300 BCE
  • Hellenistic art of Egypt, c. 300 BCE - c. 100 CE, during the Ptolemaic dynasty
  • Coptic art c. 100 CE - present, see, e.g., Coptic iconography
  • Islamic art of Egypt, c. 700 CE - present
  • Modern Egyptian art

Famous quotes containing the words egyptian and/or art:

    “He will to his Egyptian dish again.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “In one sense it is evident that the art of kingship does include the art of lawmaking. But the political ideal is not full authority for laws but rather full authority for a man who understands the art of kingship and has kingly ability.”
    —Plato (428–348 B.C.)